Tagetes patula. it is my all time favorite marigold. Annual Flower. Type: Annual, Fast Growing Bloom: Summer to early Autumn Flower: Single, bright yellow with bold mahogany stripe on outer sides of each petal Height: 8-10″ tall Light: Full sun Soil: Any well drained soil but moderately fertile is ideal P.H. Sparky was the result of an intensive breeding program initiated in the mid-20th century which produced several fine double French marigolds. Heat and drought tolerant! Excellent companion plant in most gardens. The former (Tagetes) is the marigold that we are all familiar with. Later summer and fall bring the perfectly striped pinwheels of bloom, delightful in bouquets, and a good neighbor to hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor' and 'Kees Orange' marigold … annual but likes to re-seed the following year. Created by Sue Loring Iowa. Turns Deadheading will prolong the bloom period. Jolly Jester Marigold. Marigold 'Jolly Jester' Cousin to heirloom 'Harlequin' marigold, 'Jolly Jester' is more compact, growing into a billowing mounded form. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. Marigold Jolly Jester 20+ Seeds Blooms brightly striped 2 single flower in alternating red and orange/yellow shades. Cracker Jack is a double flowering African Marigold that was introduced in the 1970’s. this beautiful distinct,striped, novel marigold really stands out in a flower bed with it's red on yellow flower petals. MARIGOLD HARLEQUIN. Marigolds (Jolly Jester) - 20+ seeds We love this Marigold. Marigolds are not fussy and can tolerate heat and drought easily. Special offers and product promotions. Amazon Business: For business-only pricing, quantity discounts and FREE Shipping. Jolly Jester Marigold Seeds - Annual - 650mg Brand: Livingston. perfect for flower gardens and containers. Marigold (French) Jolly Jester Marigold Tagetes patula. A must for our garden every year. This variety can grow up to about 2 feet tall and has cheerful small blooms. Great plant that if you keep deadheading all summer it will reward you with constant blooms. the 30 inch plants are loaded with blooms late spring till frost! My Plant's Story. Plant every year from seed or it has tendency to reseed itself. Single petal variety. very easy to grow. JOLLY JESTER. Reaches a height of about 6 inches with several blooms on each. Created on: 30 Jun 2014; Updated on: 09 Jun 2015. Currently unavailable. This is a beautiful annual that will bring lots of interest to your garden. Yellow with bright orange stripe down each petal. The common name “marigold” applies to two genera: Tagetes and Calendula. Also known as Jolly Jester Marigold . Striking blooms on tall stems and spreading plants. The bushy, compact plant is ideal for adding snappy color to your gardens, borders and containers. Apparently, ‘Jolly Jester’ works, too. It really looks Jolly!! 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